Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative AI has taken
the world by storm. While the world of AI continues to evolve, it is
important to stay up to date with the changes. Here are some of the
top trends and technologies to look out for in 2024:
Gemini: Google's Answer to GPT-4
Google has struggled to compete with OpenAI’s GPT-4 model and
specifically, the ChatGPT conversational service. Although they
released Bard as a counter, the experimental service has been
accused of inaccuracies and hallucinating. Google seems to have finally created a worthy competitor to the
GPT-4, Gemini. Although Gemini has not been released to the public,
the demo video posted by Google is simply mind-blowing. According to
Google, Gemini is a “multi-modal model”, meaning that it will not only
support text but will also support images, audio, and video input.
According to Google, Gemini has a 90% score in massive multitask
language understanding, outperforming not only
OpenAI’s GPT-4 but also human beings. Is it just hype or will it live up to the expectations? That
remains to be seen. However, if it lives up to the expectations, it
could prove revolutionary for the AI field.
Mobile Integration: AI on the Go
2024 is expected to witness significant strides in the integration of
artificial intelligence into mobile devices. Apple has been rather
quiet compared to its competitors but it recently launched MLX, an
open-source machine-learning framework that would allow developers to
build models that run on Apple devices. Apple has invested heavily in AI, and is making its
own large language model (LLM). Apple could likely integrate Generative AI into its devices as from
next year including an AI-enhanced version of Siri. According to
The Verge, Google Pixel 8 is a pioneer in Generative AI-integrated mobile
devices offering features such as Smart Reply and auto-summarization.
These features will be powered by Gemini Nano, the reduced version of
Gemini that runs on the local device. Since other device manufacturers
will have to adapt or lose out, we will definitely witness massive
technological leaps in what our devices can do.
Augmented Working
Instead of replacing jobs, AI is likely to become a collaborative
partner in the workforce through increased integration into various
industries.AI will continue to reshape work and productivity in the
foreseeable future. AI-driven automation will not only take over
repetitive tasks but will also assist in complex decision-making as
has already been witnessed in the healthcare sector. In
healthcare, generative AI is being used to autonomously design and run
simulated experiments at scale, leading to greater efficiencies in
hypothesis testing, model development, and drug discovery. The
profound impact of AI will reverberate over various functions
including customer engagement, product development, and business model
innovation. In 2024, we will also witness further refinement of AI
models to fit specialized needs such as risk analysis in the financial
sector and personalized learning in education.
Conclusion
As these advancements unfold, the ethical use of AI remains a
paramount concern. Therefore, 2024 could also witness a massive push
for AI legislation, with the
EU already taking concrete steps
in this regard. The year could also bring about some developments in
artificial generative intelligence (AGI). In summary, 2024 will
definitely be an interesting year for AI, marked by technological
breakthroughs.
Happy coding!